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Topic: 10-32 to 3.5mm Cable For DPA SMK4060 (Read 11628 times)

I wanted to be able to connect my DPA 4060s to a battery box with 3.5mm jacks so I could run directly into my R09HR without a pre. Last night I put together a cable with 10-32 RF (aka microdot) connectors and a 3.5mm plug. I learned a lot and I think the cable came out decent. Below are a few pics and notes.

Pasternack carries a bunch of RF connectors and will sell you them in quantities of 1 or 2, but they are not cheap and they will add service fees and shipping to orders under $100. Here's a pic of a few 10-32 connectors (L to R: PE44357, PE44359, PE44360) along with a 4060 and Neutrik right angle 3.5mm plug.

Next I wrapped the base of the 10-32 connectors with copper foil to shield the open part of the assembly and also create a "cup" to hold epoxy potting. I soldered the copper foil to the edge of the 10-32 connectors.

When I had the 4060's I wanted to do a cable like that for super low-pro operations where the DPA pre-amp was too big. Never wanted to do the straight 4060 > 1/8" because I wanted to use the DPA amp most of the time.